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Brussels Airport (BRU)

Brussels Airport (IATA: BRU, ICAO: EBBR) (also called Brussel-Nationaal / Bruxelles-National (Brussels-National) or Zaventem) is an international airport 6.5 NM (12.0 km; 7.5 mi) northeast of Brussels, the capital of Belgium. In 2015, more than 23 million passengers arrived or departed at Brussels Airport, making it the 21st busiest airport in Europe. It is located partially in Zaventem, partially in the Diegem area of Machelen, and partially in Steenokkerzeel, in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is home to around 260 companies, together directly employing 20,000 people and serves as the home base for Brussels Airlines, TUIfly Belgium and Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium.

Brussels Airport: A vital economic hub generating over 64,000 jobs and €5.4 billion for Belgium

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The economic impact study conducted by researchers from the University of Antwerp and UCLouvain reveals that Brussels Airport contributes significantly to Belgium's economy. In...

Brussels Airport staff technically unemployed due to faulty badges: safety screening delays

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At least 300 employees at Brussels Airport are unable to perform their duties due to delays in receiving new security badges. This backlog, caused...
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Flemish Region advised to cap flight numbers, restrict weekend night operations at Brussels Airport: “Airport at risk of suffocation”

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A recommendation from the Flemish government's environmental licencing commission suggests imposing a cap on flight movements and tightening regulations for quiet weekend nights at...

Two Chinese airlines to resume/launch flights from Shanghai to Brussels Airport

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Both Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Air will start intercontinental flights between Shanghai Pudong, China, and Brussels Airport in Belgium, the airlines communicated on their...

Lufthansa Cargo launches freighter service from Brussels Airport to Chicago

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Lufthansa Cargo customers can now book their cargo on a Boeing 777 (F) freighter directly from Brussels Airport, Belgium to Chicago O'Hare Airport, United...
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TUI fly Belgium launches twice-weekly flights from Brussels to Curaçao

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From November 5th, 2024, TUI fly Belgium will add destination Curaçao to its offerings in the Caribbean. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will fly twice...

Brussels Airport reports robust growth in passenger traffic (+14%) and air cargo volume (+4%) for February

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Brussels Airport witnessed a significant surge in February with over 1.5 million passengers passing through, marking a notable 14% increase compared to the same...

Interparking elevates sustainable travel at Brussels Airport with 700 new EV charging stations

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Interparking, overseeing public car parks at Brussels Airport, has introduced over 700 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to meet the rising demand for green...

Kortrijk and Ghent now connected to Brussels Airport by Flibco busses

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The journey to Brussels Airport just got easier with Flibco's new connection in Kortrijk and the reopening of the route from Ghent! Tickets are...

Aircraft from bankrupt African airline disappears from Brussels Airport tarmac after 7 years

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After years of being parked on the tarmac of Brussels Airport in Steenokkerzeel, the green-and-white aircraft belonging to the former Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir)...

Thirty Lufthansa flights cancelled at Brussels Airport due to the strike of the airline’s ground staff

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Approximately thirty Lufthansa flights to and from Brussels Airport will be canceled between Wednesday evening and Saturday morning due to a strike by the...

Mid-Atlantic incident with Air Belgium Airbus A330 freighter

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An Air Belgium Airbus A330-200 freighter faced a loss of cabin pressure during its flight KF278 from Brussels, Belgium, to Cincinnati, KY, USA. The...

Federal Mediator for Brussels-National Airport presents 2023 annual report, highlights nighttime offences

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The Federal Mediator for Brussels-National Airport released its 2023 Annual Report, presenting key findings and challenges.The annual number of complaints remained stable at 28,893,...

Wizz Air introduces heightened competition on Brussels-Budapest route

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Wizz Air will launch five weekly flights between Budapest, Hungary and Brussels, Belgium as from 17 June, signifying heightened competition with Brussels Airlines. The...

Aviato Job Fair draws nearly 5,000 job seekers to Brussels Airport Skyhall

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The third edition of the Aviato Job Fair, organised in collaboration with Jobat, was a resounding success, attracting nearly 5,000 job seekers, students, and...

Protesting farmers jam important roundabout to Brussels Airport

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Since this afternoon, protesting farmers have been blocking the A201 roundabout, an important road to/from Brussels Airport. At the moment of writing, the blockage...

A Monday morning wildcat strike at handling agent Aviapartner at Brussels Airport

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A wildcat strike of handling agent Aviapartner at Brussels Airport hindered flights this Monday morning, according to a Brussels Airport spokesperson. Passengers will have...

Brussels Airlines announces gradual return to Tel Aviv operations starting March 24, 2024

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Brussels Airlines is set to resume flights to Tel Aviv from March 24, 2024, with three weekly flights on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The...

Brussels Airlines CEO aims to expand Brussels Airport as key hub for African flights

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In an interview with Luchtvaartnieuws.nl, Brussels Airlines' CEO, Dorothea von Boxberg, is pushing to elevate Brussels Airport as the primary hub for flights to...

Brussels Airport reveals winners of 17th Aviation Awards

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As is the annual tradition, Brussels Airport presented the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards on Tuesday evening, 20 February. These awards are Brussels Airport’s way...

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